# Tax Articles

> Articles about Tax from Dodo Payments, including guides, insights, and best practices.

- **URL**: https://dodopayments.com/blogs/category/tax

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- [Export Declaration Form (EDF): What Indian Service Exporters Need to Know](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/edf-export-declaration-form-india): From 1 October 2026, Indian service and software exporters must file an Export Declaration Form (EDF). Here is what changed, who it applies to, and what to do if you are paid through Dodo Payments.
- [Stripe Tax Explained: Pricing, Coverage, and Limits (2026)](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/stripe-tax-explained): Stripe Tax pricing, Tax Basic vs Tax Complete, worked cost scenarios, and what it does not cover. See when a Merchant of Record is the better fit.
- [What Is a VAT Number? Formats, Validation, and When You Need One](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/what-is-a-vat-number): What is a VAT number? Learn VAT number formats by country, how to check a VAT number in VIES or with HMRC, and when a SaaS business needs one.
- [Hong Kong Company Tax for Software Sellers: Profits Tax, VAT and Foreign GST](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/hong-kong-company-tax-saas): Hong Kong tax guide for SaaS founders. Territorial profits tax, no VAT/GST domestically, but foreign consumption tax obligations when selling globally.
- [Delaware C-Corp vs LLC for a SaaS Business](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/delaware-c-corp-vs-llc-saas): Compare Delaware C-Corp and LLC for SaaS: taxation, investor readiness, foreign ownership, and when each structure makes sense for your business.
- [US LLC for Non-Residents Selling Software: What It Solves](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/us-llc-for-non-residents-saas): Why non-residents form US LLCs for SaaS, what obligations come with it, and what it does not solve. Covers Form 5472, state franchise fees, and sales tax nexus.
- [VAT and GST Registration Thresholds by Country for Digital Sellers](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/vat-gst-registration-thresholds): VAT and GST registration thresholds for digital sellers across 30+ countries. Understand which markets have zero thresholds for non-residents and when you must register.
- [Anrok Alternatives in 2026: Per-Market Pricing vs Bundled Tax Compliance](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/anrok-alternatives): Anrok charges per market per month. Here is what a market actually costs, how the math scales across states and countries, and five Anrok alternatives compared.
- [TaxJar Alternatives in 2026: AutoFile Limits, US-Only Scope, and What to Use Instead](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/taxjar-alternatives): A practical look at TaxJar alternatives in 2026, covering AutoFile credit costs, the US-only filing scope, the Stripe ownership question, and five options to compare.
- [7 Avalara Alternatives for SaaS and Digital Sellers in 2026](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/avalara-alternatives): Compare Avalara alternatives for SaaS and digital sellers in 2026, including per-state cost scaling, quote-only enterprise pricing, and who actually carries the tax liability.
- [Tax Residency Certificate: What It Is and How to Get One](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/tax-residency-certificate-guide): How a tax residency certificate cuts withholding tax on cross-border income, plus the application route in the US (Form 8802), India (Form 10FA) and the UK.
- [DAC7 Reporting: A Practical Guide for Platform Operators](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/dac7-reporting-platforms): What DAC7 reporting requires from platforms: who must report, which activities are in scope, the seller data to collect, and the 31 January deadline.
- [E-Invoicing Compliance: A Guide for Global SaaS](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/e-invoicing-compliance-global-saas): How e-invoicing mandates work for software companies selling internationally: clearance vs post-audit models, Peppol, structured formats, and who carries the obligation.
- [Best Sales Tax Software for SaaS in 2026: A Buyer's Guide](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/sales-tax-software-saas): Compare the best sales tax software for SaaS and digital sellers in 2026, from calculation tools to full Merchant of Record coverage, with the tradeoffs that matter.
- [States with No Sales Tax: What SaaS Sellers Should Know (2026)](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/states-with-no-sales-tax-saas-sellers): States with no sales tax explained for SaaS sellers. The 5 NOMAD states, what nexus still triggers, and how SaaS taxability varies across the US.
- [Sales Tax Nexus for SaaS: When to Register and How to Track Thresholds](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/sales-tax-nexus-saas-when-to-collect): When to register for sales tax across US states as a SaaS. Economic nexus thresholds, the registration workflow, and how MoR removes the entire process.
- [Making Tax Digital (MTD) for SaaS: What UK and Global Sellers Need to Know](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/making-tax-digital-uk-saas): Making Tax Digital explained for SaaS founders. Who it applies to, VAT and Income Tax obligations, MTD-compatible software, and how MoR handles it for you.
- [Canada Digital Services Tax: 2026 Guide for SaaS Sellers](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/canada-digital-services-tax-saas): Canada's 3% Digital Services Tax explained for SaaS founders - thresholds, retroactive enforcement, current status with the US trade dispute, and what to do now.
- [Digital Services Tax (DST): A Global Guide for SaaS Sellers](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/digital-services-tax-global-guide): Digital services tax explained - which countries charge DST, how rates and thresholds differ, and what SaaS sellers need to do to comply across multiple jurisdictions.
- [What Is Indirect Tax? The SaaS Founder's Compliance Primer](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/what-is-indirect-tax-saas): What indirect tax is, how it differs from direct tax, why it matters for SaaS founders, and the practical steps to stay compliant across global markets.
- [Indirect Tax Definition for Founders: VAT, GST, and Sales Tax in One Page](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/indirect-tax-definition-saas): Indirect tax explained for SaaS founders. The difference between VAT, GST, and sales tax in plain English, with examples and the practical compliance impact.
- [VAT vs Sales Tax: Why Global SaaS Founders Need to Understand Both](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/vat-vs-sales-tax-saas): VAT vs Sales Tax explained for SaaS founders. How they differ, where each applies, common compliance mistakes, and why global SaaS deals with both simultaneously.
- [VAT Compliance for Digital Products: A Country-by-Country Cheat Sheet](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/vat-compliance-digital-products): VAT compliance for digital products explained country-by-country. Thresholds, rates, registration paths, and when a Merchant of Record is the right call.
- [EU VAT for SaaS in 2026: Thresholds, OSS, and Common Mistakes](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/eu-vat-saas-guide-2026): Complete EU VAT guide for SaaS founders in 2026. Thresholds, OSS registration, B2B vs B2C rules, invoice requirements, and how to stay compliant globally.
- [Ecommerce Sales Tax Compliance: A Step-by-Step Guide for Digital Sellers](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/ecommerce-sales-tax-compliance): Navigate ecommerce sales tax compliance with this step-by-step guide covering nexus, registration, collection, filing, and automation for digital sellers.
- [EU Digital Services Tax: What SaaS Founders Need to Know in 2026](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/eu-digital-services-tax): Understand the EU digital services tax landscape, VAT obligations for digital products, and how to stay compliant when selling SaaS to European customers.
- [Sales Tax on Digital Goods by State: Complete 2026 Guide](https://dodopayments.com/blogs/sales-tax-digital-goods-by-state): Which US states charge sales tax on digital goods? See the full state-by-state breakdown for software, SaaS, ebooks, and digital downloads in 2026.

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